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Blossoming Heart for Valentine's Day

posted on 2018-02-07

Kidoons Network is getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day! Make a lovely blossoming heart with kids at home or at school.
For more Valentine's Day fun, video stories, teacher resources and more visit: AnimatedValentines.com

Animated Christmas - Free Holiday Videos & Crafts

posted on 2017-12-12

Your one-stop great family holiday fun! From awesome narrated and illustrated stories to games and very cool downloadable activities, there's enough fun stuff to keep your Holiday Season bright and enjoyable!

Watch a Video Story! A Christmas Carol

posted on 2017-12-12

Kidoons brings you a Christmas Classic "A Christmas Carol" - originally written by Charles Dickens. This is a story of a bitter and grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge who hates Christmas. On the cold Christmas Eve Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ...

Lest We Forget

posted on 2017-11-09

Kidoons would like to ask everyone to take a moment of silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month to recognize all of the brave soldiers in our lives. Many of you have service members and veterans in your own ...

Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating this Halloween

posted on 2017-10-27

Here are some tricks to make your treats safer!
Watch more videos and get downloadable activities on AnimatedHalloween.com
Tip #1
This Halloween, see and be seen!
Some part of your costume should be bright and reflective!
Make sure you have ...

Grandfather Frog is busy catching flies for dinner when one of them gets swallowed by a mysterious leaping creature. It’s a Redside Dace, the amazing little leaping fish that’s native to Ontario. Red introduces himself to Grandfather Frog, ...

Our favourite Canadian beaver is sent back to Washington D.C. on a mission by Captain Nemo. Paddy is joined by Ethan Eagle, who tells him about the “twinning” of the Potomac River in the United States, and the Ottawa River in Canada. Both ...

3 Betty Mitchell Awards nominations for BOOM

posted on 2017-07-13

After our sold-out run of BOOM at Theatre Calgary in October of 2016, the Kidoons/WYRD Productions team was delighted to hear that the show has received 3 Betty Mitchell Awards nominations:
• OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL (BOOM)
• ...

A Nautilus Leak! Dr. Emily Hall of MOTE, on Coral Reef Ecosystems

posted on 2017-06-22

This new episode in our "Nautilus Leaks" series was created in partnership with MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, in Sarasota, Florida.
The Nautilus is rounding the Florida Keys when Professor Aronnax spots a giant mollusk in the viewing ...

When the show begins at 7 p.m., you’re asked to leave your cell phone on and the play starts with an actor taking a selfie with the audience, you know from the get-go that “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” is not going to be typical ...

Celebrating #WorldOceansDay

posted on 2017-06-08

The future of our waterways, watersheds and ocean waters and habitat is in our hands. We encourage you to take action to preserve, conserve and protect.
Meet the New Atlantians - scientists who are trying to find solutions to our water problems: ...

Air Bear! Buster Bear keeps the Cold War from Getting Hot!

posted on 2017-06-05

In this next episode of “Go West, Young Bear, A Buster Bear Adventure”, our hero is startled awake by an alarm siren, and a TV message announcing that a nuclear bomb has fallen on Canada. Well, not really. It’s only the entry hall of the ...

World Water Week with Ryerson University and Kidoons

posted on 2017-03-24

For World Water Week, Kidoons partnered with Ryerson Urban Water to create this video about how they're using big picture thinking to address big water challenges in big cities like Toronto. Through interviews and infographics, see climate ...

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

posted on 2017-03-17

It's March 17th and time to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day....feeling extra lucky?
Saint Patrick was a Christian Missionary in Ireland in the years of the 400's! His legend grew, and by the time people were writing about him 1,300 years later ...

In this next episode in Buster Bear’s Vancouver quest, Steve Adore fills Buster in on the importance of containers to shipping, and how the first containers EVER were shipped from North Vancouver. Suddenly, Ethan Eagle (under Captain Nemo’s ...

Time for love is almost here! Get in the mood for Valentines Day with AnimatedValentines.com

posted on 2017-02-10

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at AnimatedValentines.com
So who is Valentine exactly?
We know that because there is an ...

Buster finds himself locked up! He's in a jail cel, and robot officer RU-Safe-2 is charging him with every crime in Vancouver's History. Buster's been framed by the villain Bobby Raccoon, and he'll search for clues to clear his name. Buster ...

WATCH: Life is a Highway! Buster Bear Travels to Burrard Inlet's North Shore

posted on 2016-12-20

In this next episode of “Go West, Young Bear, A Buster Bear Adventure”, Captain Nemo sends Buster on a quest around Vancouver. He gets zapped onto the Seabus, en route to North Vancouver, which is where the Port of Vancouver got its start. ...

Have you 'dressed' your Christmas tree yet?

posted on 2016-12-15

In some parts of the world families set up Christmas trees in their homes. Make your own design with Kidoons' very own Fir Tree!
Play this joyful drag and drop dress up game where you get to decide what goes on the Fir Tree and where! Throw on ...

Thanksgiving class activities for your students!

The true meaning of Thanksgiving!

posted on 2016-11-22

Don't forget what Thanksgiving is REALLY about…no, not the food! The thanks and appreciation we have to give.
Let our friend Paddy the Beaver tell you a story about Ryder Rabbit and remind you, your family or your class of the true meaning of ...

The Story of The Original Thanksgiving

posted on 2016-11-22

Do you know the history of American Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving was a real event in America in 1621. On this day four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner for fifty-six Pilgrims and ninety Native Americans! Why were they ...

For November 11: Rick Miller reads "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

posted on 2016-11-11

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. It has become the symbol of Remembrance Day together with the red poppy, to honour those who fought in service to the country.
In Flanders Fields
by Lieutenant ...

Mrs. Carter, The New Victory Theater Ghost

posted on 2016-10-26

The New Victory Theater in Times Square is one of the oldest theaters in New York. It's also haunted! While Kidoons was at there, we sat down with Colleen Davis, the Production Coordinator. She told us who the ghostly woman is! The woman's name ...

The Original story of Halloween VIDEO!

posted on 2016-10-26

Did you know that things we do to celebrate Halloween started over 500 years BC?
A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were tribes of people living across Europe since around 1000 years BC.
Have you ...

WATCH: Gateway to the Seaway - Jerry Muskrat Feels Superior At the Port of Thunder Bay

posted on 2016-08-24

Jerry and Snappy imagine themselves being buried in quicksand, but Topper the Topmost Mouse shakes them out of the fantasy. They’re actually in the cargo hold of a bulk ship, standing on Topper’s grain shipment to the east coast. Together, ...

WATCH: A Tail of Two Cities: Jerry Muskrat Visits The Thunder Bay Museum

posted on 2016-08-17

Jerry’s walking down Donald Street East in Thunder Bay, searching for another gear on Captain Nemo’s mission. He jumps back in time at Thunder Bay Museum, where he relives the history of TBay, from the merging of the twin cities of Fort ...

On July 1 we're celebrating Canada Day!

posted on 2016-06-30

Being in Canada, Kidoons Network is especially proud to join in the Canada Day celebrations! In history, this day marks the joining of the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a single ...

In this next "Maritime Mink" Adventure, Captain Nemo sends Billy Mink to the Canadian Immigration Hall, inside Halifax's Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Fresh from discovering the roots of his family tree, Billy discovers the big ...

Happy Father's Day!

posted on 2016-06-18

This weekend we celebrate all fathers and father figures in our lives. Thank you for being there every day with the love and guidance we need.
For Father's Day fun visit: AnimatedFathersDay.com
Check out an Animated Story "Leaping Match"

In this next Buster Bear adventure, Buster follows Bumbles Bee into the Victoria Bug Zoo. Still under the effects of Captain Nemo's shrinking ray, Buster interacts with many of the zoo's exotic bugs, while trying to track down his pal. He ...

This next adventure in Billy Mink's "Maritime Mink" web series finds him in the cockpit of CF-104 Starfighter airplane, at the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum in Halifax. He hops around all the amazing aircraft, exploring the history of flight, ...

Hey Canada! Get ready to celebrate Victoria Day on Monday, May 23

posted on 2016-05-20

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25 in honour of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monarch of Canada.
Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819. She became Queen of the United ...

This Sunday is Mother's Day!

posted on 2016-05-06

Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on May 8th! It's a day to show your love and appreciation for mothers and mother figures. Did you know that in US and Canada this holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, but in other countries it ...

This next adventure in Billy Mink's "Maritime Mink" web series has him pop in a trunk aboard the CSS Acadia at Halifax's Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. With the help of Topper the Topmost Mouse, Steve the Shipkeeper, Erik the Cat, and Merlin ...

Kidoons Easter Fun with AnimatedEaster.com

posted on 2016-03-25

Fun holiday videos and activities including easy to follow print outs on how to make one of a kind Easter eggs. The creativity page print outs are easy to use for holiday arts and crafts at home or in the classroom. Activities also include ...

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

posted on 2016-03-17

It's March 17th and time to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day....feeling extra lucky?
Saint Patrick was a Christian Missionary in Ireland in the years of the 400's! His legend grew, and by the time people were writing about him 1,300 years later ...

Today is International Women's Day!

posted on 2016-03-08

Today is International Women's Day! This special day is celebrated on March 8th and is about the great things women do every day. Who is a great woman in your life? Why not do something special for her?

Jerry Muskrat is walking while on the phone with his mother (bad idea, Jerry!) when he literally stumbles onto the grounds of Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site! At Whitehern, Jerry watches the soap-opera story of the ...

Time for love is almost here! Get in the mood for Valentines Day with AnimatedValentines.com

posted on 2016-02-10

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at AnimatedValentines.com
So who is Valentine exactly?
We know that because there is an ...

Gong Hey Fat Choy! Happy Year of the Fire Monkey!

posted on 2016-02-06

Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Hey Fat Choy...or Gong xi fa cai if you're speaking Mandarin!
Clean the house well on Sunday, New Year's Eve. You will sweep all the old junk from last year away, to get yourself ready for a fresh start! On Monday, ...

Rick Miller, co-creative director of Kidoons, pops into Port Metro Vancouver, fresh from his BOOM run with Arts Club Theatre and the PuSh Festival. He gives us a quick history of the area, from Coast Salish land to colonial times to today. When ...

WATCH: Vault of Genius - Jerry Breaks into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

posted on 2016-01-13

Using Nemo's secret code, super-spy Jerry Muskrat breaks through a vault door and steps into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in London, Ontario. There, he discovers how Canadians have improved the health of people around the world. One of the ...

Get Your Christmas Groove on with Kidoons

posted on 2015-12-01

Do you have a post turkey coma or Christmas fever? It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. Kidoons has got plenty of it at Animated Christmas.
Visit the Animated Christmas™ website and turn up the heat on your Christmas fever.

For November 11: Rick Miller reads "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

posted on 2015-11-06

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. It has become the symbol of Remembrance Day together with the red poppy, to honour those who fought in service to the country.
In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant ...

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special

posted on 2015-11-05

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special for Nov. 11th!
This month, let's all take a moment to remember the brave people that have served our country!
Kidoons Network has a special video for you and your family. Watch the story of Sarah Emma ...

The Original story of Halloween VIDEO!

posted on 2015-10-28

Did you know that things we do to celebrate Halloween started over 500 years BC?
A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were tribes of people living across Europe since around 1000 years BC.
Have you ...

Boo! Extra Special Halloween Greetings from Kidoons

posted on 2015-10-22

Halloween is approaching and Kidoons Network is here to get your kids in the spirit! We invite you, your kids or students to visit AnimatedHalloween.com for some fun educational videos and much more to make this Halloween extra ...

It's Thanksgiving in Canada on October 12!

posted on 2015-10-09

The long weekend is almost here and we hope you have an awesome one. Eat lots of turkey on the 12th of October and don't forget to thank everyone who matters to you!
For all Thanksgiving fun, check out:
www.animatedthanksgiving.com

Rave reviews for 20Kshow world premiere!

posted on 2015-07-12

"OUTSTANDING! An entertaining two acts of multimedia magic! If you want an adventure on the high seas with all the high tech trimmings, then take the family to Miller’s version of the Jules Verne Classic." (Scene Changes)
"Twenty Thousand ...

WATCH: “Sunken Treasures” Jerry Muskrat at the Shipwrecks of the Hamilton and Scourge

posted on 2015-07-07

Jerry Muskrat drifts from Hamilton to Saint-Catharines and finds he is above a Canadian National Historic site. At the bottom of Lake Ontario is the shipwreck sites of the Hamilton and Scourge, two warships from the War of 1812. Jerry learns how ...

5 Days to World Premiere!

posted on 2015-07-06

TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
WILL BE THE FIRST WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE
Commissioned by PANAMANIA,
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
Arts and Culture Festival
LIMITED RUN FROM JULY 11-15, 2015
TORONTO, ON: The first ...

Calling all Earth Flag Heroes! Register now and win!

posted on 2015-06-30

Earth Day Canada is looking for volunteers (people like you!) from across Canada to help us collect signatures for the 2015 Earth Flag in their local community throughout the summer!
Kidoons is thrilled to offer a great opportunity for Earth ...

World Oceans Day today June 8th!

posted on 2015-06-08

June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! This day is declared by the United Nations at the urging of Canada to protect our greatest resource of oxygen and food supply. World Oceans Day honours the world's oceans, and the products the ocean ...

Jerry meets Steve Adore, a longshoreman who takes him through his job at the Port of Oshawa, the only seaway-depth harbour on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Montreal. Steve is part of a team of dock workers who handle the cargo that moves in ...

Hey Canada! Get ready to celebrate Victoria Day on Monday, May 18

posted on 2015-05-15

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25 in honour of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monarch of Canada (our current Queen Victoria).
Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819. She ...

WATCH: "The Battery Hero" Guest Starring Battery Bob

posted on 2015-05-06

Previously on Paddy The Beaver: someone mysteriously cleaned up Paddy’s pile of used-up batteries! Who is the Battery Hero? In this conclusion to our 4-part Battery Hero storyline, we meet the mysterious Battery Hero! (to watch the episodes in ...

Mother's Day Craft: White Carnations

posted on 2015-04-29

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10th! Have you got the perfect gift yet?
Did you know that Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis who thought of the idea that mothers all over the world should have a special day, just for them!
First ...

This #EarthDay join Paddy on his "Eco Builder!" adventure!

posted on 2015-04-22

Join Paddy The Beaver as he makes things, and discovers about how the things we build interact with waterways, nature and ecology, in his series "Eco Builder!"
Watch the first three of four episodes, created in partnership with Earth Day ...

Earth Day Fact #2 - Take the Earth Day Every Day Challenge!

posted on 2015-04-22

Help to keep the air we breathe cleaner: carpool with friends or use public transport!
Did you know, that one bus:
• Carries as many people as 40 cars
• Keeps 168 tons of pollutants out of the atmosphere
• Saves 70,000L of fuel each ...

Congratulations to our EARTH DAY Battery Hero Winner Demetrios!

posted on 2015-04-22

This Earth Day, think about how you can reduce waste, like recycling your dead batteries. We were thrilled to receive over 750 design submissions for the "EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest"... we were very impressed by the talent and imagination ...

Get ready for Earth Day on April 22! Fact #1

posted on 2015-04-15

Earth Day is an annual event held worldwide to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. Celebrated on April 22nd all around the world, Earth Day is a reminder for us to stay in the green state of mind and think and act in ...

Long Easter weekend is here!

posted on 2015-04-03

Cute bunnies, chocolate eggs and blooming flowers...it's a real Easter celebration on KIDOONS! This long weekend is a great time to visit your friends and family and join in the Easter festivities.
WATCH: "Ryder Rabbit Learns What Easter Means" ...

Animated Easter is filled with fresh ideas for classrooms filled with Easter spirits!

posted on 2015-03-30

Fun brainy holiday activities include easy to follow print outs on how to make one of a kind Easter eggs. The creativity page print outs are easy to use for holiday arts and crafts in the classroom. Also include: Frequently Asked Questions about ...

WATCH: "The Big Pile" Who is the Battery Hero?

posted on 2015-03-20

Now that Paddy understands how batteries work, he changes the batteries in his drill and saw, and continues building his dam. He's very busy building his dam – literally as busy as a beaver! As Paddy works through the days and the nights, his ...

For World Water Day, "Make A Splash!"

posted on 2015-03-18

Calling all Toronto students & teachers – Make a Splash!
Kidoons is partnered with The City of Toronto's Live Green program and RBC Blue Water Project on a super new contest that will make you think about what water means to you!
First ...

WATCH: What Is A Battery? An Ecology Science Toon

posted on 2015-03-18

Meanwhile, on board the Nautilus, it's time for a Science Toon with Dr. N and Fulgur!
Many things, from clocks to tools to phones to computers to cars and parts of planes, need batteries for electricity. Without batteries, some of the things we ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Kidoons!

posted on 2015-03-17

Erin go Bragh!
Our Lepre-Kidoons hope all your wishes come true, and that you find the pot of gold at the end of YOUR rainbow!
To celebrate this awesome holiday we've added a new site to our Holiday Network: AnimatedStPatricksDay.com
All the ...

WATCH: Jerry hitches a ride on a giant Laker and into the busy Port of Hamilton.

posted on 2015-03-13

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton!
At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a ride on a spectacular giant Laker into Hamilton, the biggest Canadian ...

WATCH: Part 2 of "The Big Hub" Jerry at the Port of Hamilton

posted on 2015-03-02

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton!At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a ride on a spectacular giant Laker into Hamilton, the biggest Canadian Great ...

Two days left to enter the EcoKids #BatteryHeroArtContest!

posted on 2015-02-25

EcoKids has partnered with Call2Recycle and the Kidoons Network to host a fun new contest for students in Canada, grades K-8. The EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest is an opportunity for students to put their creative talents to work. To boost ...

Gong Hey Fat Choy! It's the Year of the Goat!

posted on 2015-02-19

Today we're celebrating the Chinese New Year - the 4712th Chinese year to be exact! This day is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in many countries around the world and it has various ...

WATCH: Jerry hitches a ride on a giant Laker and into the busy Port of Hamilton.

posted on 2015-02-12

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton!
At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a ride on a spectacular giant Laker into Hamilton, the biggest Canadian ...

Madison Rabbit is getting married to Ryder Rabbit, and what a perfect time to be a bride – the sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky! Design a beautiful wedding dress, bouquet and accessories for Madison. Now our glamor bride can ...

Candy Hearts! A Valentine Special from Animated Valentines™

posted on 2015-02-04

Valentine's Day is coming soon, it is the holiday of love, romance, and games! Here's a gift - a box of sweet Valentine candy hearts - with a twist! Each pair of heart valentines has a cute love saying, such as "be mine!" and "thinking of you!" ...

EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest!

posted on 2015-01-23

EcoKids has partnered with Call2Recycle to host a fun new contest for students in Canada, grades K-8. The EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest is an opportunity for students to put their creative talents to work. To boost awareness around proper ...

WATCH: Summer of Love: Jerry Muskrat at Expo 67

posted on 2015-01-13

Jerry Muskrat finds himself in Montreal, and stuck in a time-loop! Jumping back to Expo 67, Jerry experiences Montreal in 1967, and the most successful World's Fair in history.
Join Jerry as he rows his way through the cities, towns and parks ...

Happy New Year's Eve from Kidoons – welcome 2015!

posted on 2014-12-31

From all of us Kidoons to all of you kids, we wish you a healthy and exciting New Year's Eve!
Thanks for having fun with us through 2014, and we have lots more stories and episodes coming in 2015.
While you are counting down, play a classic ...

8 Days till Christmas! Have you dressed-up Santa today?

posted on 2014-12-16

Did you know that Santa Claus is portrayed many different ways in cultures all around the world? Different cultures envision Santa in different clothes, different colors, and even slightly different looks. Some cultures even picture him as a ...

12 Days till Christmas! Today Let's Craft Something!

posted on 2014-12-12

Yey! It's our favourite time of the year! After all the fun and games in the snow we get to come inside get a cup of hot chocolate and make something cool and beautiful to add to our Christmas decorations.
Check out fun crafts, colouring pages ...

16 days till Christmas! Get Your Christmas Groove on AnimatedSantaClaus.com

posted on 2014-12-08

Kidoons has the Christmas volume turned up! Warm up by bustin' out a move. Kidoons is 'rockin around the Christmas tree" to some of the holiday favorites like 12 Days of Christmas (see our Animazia version).
To help get your groove on visit ...

What exactly is a fir tree? A fir tree is what we call a Christmas tree. They come in all sizes big and small. KIDOONS bets you've never seen one as small like this though.
Watch and Read Along the story of "Fir Tree" and discover the cutest ...

WATCH: Mysterious Mission: Jerry Muskrat Meets Captain Nemo

posted on 2014-11-28

Jerry Muskrat gets sucked back in time to meet Captain Nemo on board his submarine The Nautilus!
Captain Nemo sends him on a secret mission. The Nautilus is the invention of Captain Nemo, who travels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, to ...

PROJECT WILD THING, a film presented by Kidoons' new partner Earth Day Canada

posted on 2014-11-21

Join Earth Day Canada, a new partner and friend of Kidoons, at the public screening of PROJECT WILD THING on November 26th in Toronto! What might happen if a generation becomes completely disconnected from the outdoors and the natural ...

Thanksgiving class activities for your students!

posted on 2014-11-14

Hey teachers! Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We've prepared some interesting Thanksgiving-themed class activities you might be interested in doing with your students this year. Take a look!
Get them here!

The true meaning of Thanksgiving!

posted on 2014-11-13

Don't forget what Thanksgiving is REALLY about…no, not the food! The thanks and appreciation we have to give.
Let our friend Paddy the Beaver tell you a story about Ryder Rabbit and remind you, your family or your class of the true meaning of ...

The Story of The Original Thanksgiving

posted on 2014-11-12

Do you know the history of American Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving was a real event in America in 1621. On this day four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner for fifty-six Pilgrims and ninety Native Americans! Why were they ...

The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month

posted on 2014-11-11

KIDOONS would like to ask everyone to take a moment of silence. At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month it is respectful to take a moment for all the soldiers. Many of you have service members and veterans in your own ...

Join our festival of fun-ness!

posted on 2014-11-09

Kidoons is getting ready for yet another wonderful Thanksgiving. This is one of our favorite holidays. There's beautiful colors and tasty food.
Our holiday keeps getting better and more adventurous, because we keep making more friends to be ...

Celebrate Remembrance Day/Veterans' Day with KIDOONS on November 11

posted on 2014-11-07

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The story goes that, that after witnessing the funeral of a fellow soldier, he felt inspired to write the poem. Later on, he threw it away, not thinking it was ...

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special

posted on 2014-11-05

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special for Nov. 11th!
This month, let's all take a moment to remember the brave people that have served our country!
Kidoons Network has a special video for you and your family. Watch the story of Sarah Emma ...

Trick or Treat Tip #4

Halloween Craft: Spooky Friends

posted on 2014-10-22

Spooky and cute, these halloween friends will add some hair-raising vibe to your home's Halloween decor! All you need is couple of plastic cups and crafts paper.
For all things Halloween, visit AnimatedHalloween.com

Trick or Treat Tip #3

posted on 2014-10-17

Time It Out!
Wear a watch you can see in the dark so you're home before you turn into a pumpkin - not that there's anything wrong with that!
Trip or Treat!
Cut any long sheets or capes so they don’t drag on the ground,
or you may take an ...

Origins of Halloween Fact #2

posted on 2014-10-15

The night of Halloween started with the ancient Celtic festival which is called Samhain. It's spelled "Sam-hain" but pronounced "sah-win".
Samhain was a festival. It marked the end of the Celtic harvest season. It marked the beginning of winter ...

WATCH: Jerry Looks At The Sunny Side (featuring Chatterer The Red Squirrel)

posted on 2014-10-10

Jerry Muskrat needs to refuel, so he gets a special food delivery at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto.
Chatterer the Red Squirrel races through High Park to collect the park's most delicious invasive species for his friend. Chatterer the Red Squirrel ...

It's Thanksgiving in Canada on October 13!

posted on 2014-10-08

The long weekend is almost here and we hope you have an awesome one. Eat lots of turkey on the 13th of October and don't forget to thank everyone who matters to you!
For all Thanksgiving fun, check out:
www.animatedthanksgiving.com

Origins of Halloween Fact #1

posted on 2014-10-06

Halloween is celebrated on the night of October 31st.
A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were tribes of people living across Europe since around 1000 years BC.
Have you heard of the Druids? The ...

Jerry sets up camp on a tiny rock that turns out to be the smallest of the Thousand Islands! Instead of spending the night on the tiny island, Jerry decides to go have fun in Gananoque.
Join Jerry as he rows his way through the cities, towns ...

Trick or Treat Tip #1

posted on 2014-10-01

This Halloween, see and be seen! Some part of your costume should be bright and reflective! Walk A Mile In Your Shoes. Make sure you have shoes that fit to walk in - even if they don't match your costume!
Watch full video

WATCH: Jerry Muskrat discovers Cobourg!

posted on 2014-09-24

Jerry paddles West into Lake Ontario, the Great Lakes gateway, and... what is this place with the big sandy beach? Jerry is going to swim and find out! Could it be Ontario's Feel Good Town?
Join Jerry as he rows his way through the cities, ...

What's a pirate's favorite letter? ARRRRRRRRR!

posted on 2014-09-19

Ahoy, me hearties: did ye know that September 19th be Talk Like A Pirate Day? This is the perfect day to practice yer sea shanties, pepper yer speech with pirate talk, and wear en eye patch to school! (Don't poke yer eye out, just wear the patch ...

What's a pirate's favorite letter? ARRRRRRRRR!

posted on 2014-09-19

Ahoy, me hearties: did ye know that September 19th be Talk Like A Pirate Day? This is the perfect day to practice yer sea shanties, pepper yer speech with pirate talk, and wear en eye patch to school! (Don't poke yer eye out, just wear the patch ...

WATCH: Buster Bear Arrives in Revelstoke, BC!

posted on 2014-09-16

And so, Buster Bear went over the mountain, and arrived at the town on the river's bend that he had seen from above...
What is this town nestled in the mountains of British Columbia that has a giant Grizzly guarding the main street? Buster ...

Good to know: Mrs. Quack in "Quackarazzi"

posted on 2014-08-26

Have you ever heard about bird-watching? It's a favourite hobby for millions of people; it helps to get you closer to nature, learn more about birds and their daily activities, and more importantly, it's just plain fun thing to do! For many ...

Storytime Fun: Leaping Match

posted on 2014-08-26

Storytime Fun: Leaping Match a retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Great for Kids and Teens of all ages, for School Time or any time. Who would win a jumping contest between a grasshopper, a flea and a mudskipper? Guess and see ...

Good to know: "What Is A Battery?": An Ecology Science Toon

posted on 2014-08-25

Many things, from tools to phones to computers to cars and parts of planes, run on batteries for electricity. In today's "Good to know" section we'll visit dr. N at the nautilus leaks and aks a 'science' question" "What Is A Battery?".
Watch ...

Let's Talk: Let's talk about dreams...

Good to know: Grandfather Frog in "Algae Seeing You"

posted on 2014-08-18

Find out what is green algae from your favorite character Grandfather Frog in "Algae Seeing You". This fun live drawn story tell you about green algae, why it appears in the water and how it's dangerous for animals and humans. Great resource to ...

Good to Know: Invasive Species: What is a Round Goby?

posted on 2014-08-12

The round goby is invading Canada's Great Lakes water in the east: did you know they can lay 5,000 eggs, SIX times a year? That's a lot of goby!
They came from Eastern Europe, but in Canada they
- have more babies than local fish, making more ...

BOOM Heritage Moment: Canadian Money

Good to know: Paddy the Beaver in "The Big Oyster"

posted on 2014-08-04

One day Paddy the Beaver left his lodge, and travelled to New York to visit his cousin Sofia. She took him to a restaurant down by the harbor. They shared a plate of oysters. Sofia told Paddy that New York is called the Big Apple, but it should ...

Good to know: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BEAVER

posted on 2014-08-01

In today's "Good to know" section we bring you a very awesome video from our friends at KDOONS network: "10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BEAVER". This hip Infographic style video talks about some very interesting facts about beavers and we ...

One month left before back to school - time for fun!

posted on 2014-08-01

This year Kidoons Network has many great bite-sized learning and fun bits to get you in the mood school. Our “Back to School” extravaganza starts now! Stay tuned…
Meanwhile, there's time for a holiday! If you are not going away in real ...

Three Little Pigs - Video Story Part 1

posted on 2014-07-23

Do you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals? This is a story of a very smart pig, and two very dumb ones! Which is why KIDOONS thinks that the other two should have listened in class.
School can be very exciting and you get to learn ...

Happy Independence Day America!

posted on 2014-07-04

Special shout-out to all our friends in the United States: Happy Independence Day America! Take your celebrations outside, enjoy the sun, have a picnic. We wish you a happy, festive and safe 4th of July.
And for online fun, check out video ...

On July 1 we're celebrating Canada Day!

posted on 2014-06-30

Being in Canada, Kidoons Network is especially proud to join in the Canada Day celebrations! In history, this day marks the joining of the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a single ...

World Oceans Day on June 8th

posted on 2014-06-01

June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! This day is declared by the United Nations at the urging of Canada to protect our greatest resource of oxygen and food supply. World Oceans Day honours the world's oceans, and the products the ocean ...

Goldilocks is back and the tale is more hair-rising than before!

posted on 2014-05-29

Goldilocks and little Bearnice are celebrating their special day with the relaunched version of this classic tale. The Kidoons™ Network has added a 2 part Video story with new sparkling illustrations and audio narrations, making it a fabulous ...

Monday May 26th is the Memorial Day in USA!

posted on 2014-05-21

Last Monday of May is the Memorial Day in USA! This holiday originated after the American Civil War to commemorate soldiers who died in the Civil War, later on it was extended to honour all Americans who have died in the military service. On ...

Mother's Day Craft: White Carnations

posted on 2014-05-09

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday! Have you got the perfect gift yet?
Did you know that Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis who thought of the idea that mothers all over the world should have a special day, just for them!
First Mother's ...

Celebrate Mother's Day with stories, games, activities and more!

posted on 2014-05-02

Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on May 11th! It's a day to show your love and appreciation for mothers and mother figures. Did you know that in US and Canada this holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, but in other countries it ...

Get ready to celebrate #EarthDay on April 22

posted on 2014-04-16

Earth Day is an annual event held worldwide to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. It was originally held on the annual celebration of the March Equinox and still is by many people. However, it is generally celebrated ...

The Rabbit

posted on 2013-11-14

Hey there! I'm Ryder Rabbit! You can find me and my rabbit friends living in many different climates. We're famous for our looong years and short, fluffy tails. Don't be fooled by our small size…we're not just cute! We're also really clever ...

Get creative with Animated Easter Art Mania!

posted on 2013-03-12

Color scenes from Kidoons stories with pre-made pictures - Choose from 20 juicy colors! Draw and color your own pictures and shapes with drawing tools, while ‘tool tips’ changes the size of your line and brushes.
Place pre-drawn objects and ...